Pet Gifts
The Best Gifts for Dogs, Chosen by People Who Live With Them
Most dog gifts are bought for the owner, not the dog. These are the ones a dog will actually use past New Year.
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Dog and cat gear chosen by people who live with the animals they write about.
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Gifts for Cats: What They Ignore, and the Four Things They Do Not
Cats are the most honest critics in the world. These four gifts were used by every cat in our test, which is statistically remarkable.
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Toys for Aggressive Chewers That Last More Than a Week
We gave twelve so-called indestructible toys to dogs who destroy everything. Five survived a month. Two survived three.
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The Best Dog Beds, Judged by Which Ones Stay in the Right Place
A dog bed only counts if the dog chooses it over your sofa. We tested nine, from bolster beds to raised cots.
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Cat Trees That Do Not Wobble (the Only Ones Worth Buying)
Most cat trees are cardboard and staples. These are the six that stay upright, and the ones that actually get climbed.
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Pet Stocking Stuffers: Small Gifts That Get Eaten, Used or Worn
Fifteen small pet gifts under $15. The winners were all consumable, which makes sense when the recipient eats them.
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Gifts for Senior Dogs: Comfort, Traction and Gentle Enrichment
Older dogs need different gifts: less throwing, more support. These eight make a visible difference to a dog over eight.
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A Puppy Starter Kit: The Nine Things You Actually Need First
Ignore the forty-item puppy bundles. These nine items cover the first three months, and everything else can wait.
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Personalized Pet Gifts That Are Not Cheesy (and the Ones That Are)
Engraved tags, embroidered collars, printed blankets. We ordered twelve personalized gifts and graded the quality when they arrived.